Monday, November 28, 2022

Announcements 11-29-2022



IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL HOURS


DECEMBER

BFA Experience for all 8th Grade Students. Learn about programs, elective courses, athletics, extracurricular activities. Link to Flyer.  Monday, December 5th. 6:30 PM.

Walking Wednesday (This is the only Walking Wednesday in December) Link to Route Map and Times Wednesday, December 7th

MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link.
Wednesday, December 7th. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: Central Office

Renaissance Operation Happiness Food Delivery Trip to Hannaford Plaza
Friday, December 9th. 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Transportation: Bus.

Wreaths Across America ceremony lead by SACS Students.
Friday, December 16th,10:00 AM. at at Calvary Cemetary. Saturday, December 17th, 10:00 at Taylor Park. 

MRUSD Board Meeting. Agenda. Zoom Meeting Link.
Wednesday, December 21st. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Location: St. Albans Town Educational Center

Winter Break - No School
Friday, December 23rd - Monday, January 2nd.


Link to All the Known Important Dates for the full 2022-2023 School Year


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December 23-30 Winter Break - No School

January 2nd Winter Break - No School




MONTH of CODE 2022

Exploring computer science with creativity and fun at St Albans City School


The December month of code is coming soon to St Albans City school.  


Watch the trailer at This Link


Watch this space in the announcements for more month of code activities throughout December!


Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gySkItxiJn_vwb8HIIKNXqen184mRtzDX12cux0ZgZk/pub

Hour of Code Infographics, Downloaded from code.org on 11/2020



PICTURES



INVESTIGATORS 3RD GRADE ART - COSTANTINO

Mr. Costantino had the students engaged in a project using watercolor paints early Monday morning, 11-28-2022. Link to 20 Pictures.




TRIUMPH 4TH GRADE MATH - MAILLET

Students were learning how to calculate and compare areas of squares and rectangles. This task was followed up with word problems that had to be analyzed and solved. Ms. Maillet was making sure they were comfortable with some fundamental math terms and procedures. Link to 19 Pictures.




USA 8TH GRADE ART - MONTGOMERY

Students took photocopied images and used rulers to make 1 inch grids over those images. Next, they took a much larger sheets of paper and lightly penciled a 2-inch grids on those sheets. The goal is to duplicate and scale up each square from the photocopied image to the larger sheet of paper. The should come up with a hand-drawn blown-up version of the photocopied image. Link to 12 Pictures.

 



TEAM USA 7TH GRADE BROOM BALL P.E. - JARVIS & ANDREWS

Ms. Jarvis and Ms. Andrews introduced the students to broomball. They started with practicing basics passing the ball skills. Once these were mastered, the students moved on to playing games of keep away on the 4-square courts on each corner of the large gym. Link to 12 Pictures.



CHEERLEADING AND BASKETBALL START DATES AND TIMES

 

There will be a parent/guardian meeting following the end of the first practice for each individual team.  Only athletes with a 3:00 start time are allowed to stay after school. Athletes should be dropped off and picked up at the gym side entrance. Students with a 3:00 start time should report to the cafeteria at dismissal. 

  

Tuesday, 11/29

5 Boys Basketball - 11/29 from 3-4 in the large gym

5-6 Girls Basketball - 11/29 from 6-7 in the large gym

 

Please contact Wendy Trainer with any questions. 802-527-0565 ext 3781


ATHLETICS - CHEERLEADING & BASKETBALL COMPETITION SCHEDULE


Link to St. Albans City School Athletics Calendar Webpage



MEALS LISTED ON THE PUBLISHED ABBEY MENU Link to the abbey menu site


BREAKFAST                                                          

TUESDAY

Breakfast Round 

Bagel w/ Cream Cheese


LUNCH

TUESDAY

Tater Tot Nachos Southwest Rice Pilaf 

Black Bean & Corn Salad


Please advise us if special meal accommodations are required for allergens or other special dietary needs.



BIRTHDAYS


STUDENT FIRST NAME

STUDENT LAST NAME

BIRTHDAY

Trayvon

Collins

11/29

Jayce

Costello

11/29

Laney

Assisi

11/29


No staff birthdays today.



If your name has been omitted in error, please contact Mitch Craib mcraib@maplerun.org


WEATHER TODAY

This will be the best day for outdoor activities this week. The other days will be windy, wet or both.



WEATHER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS



FOOD COLLECTION AT SCHOOL

Operation Happiness


Renaissance is again helping Operation Happiness this year. We encourage you to donate non-perishable food items. 

Donations will be accepted November 28th-December 8th

Thank You!


On Monday 11-28-2022, we collected 21 food items. Meaning that we have 979 more food items to go! Here are pictures of collecting and counting in team Renaissance.




SKIING OPPORTUNITY FOR 6TH-8TH GRADERS


Jay Peak Season’s Pass


We will have a limited number of Jay Peak Season’s Passes for students in grades 6-8. These will be useful for families that ski. Discounted equipment rentals are available. Transportation to and from the mountain is not included. Yet, for students that will have access to use this pass, we want to make it available. 


Any student that would like to have access to a pass and feels they will be able to make use of it, please write a letter of request to Mr. Craib and explain how you are a Safe, Achieving, Caring member of our school community.  Mr. Craib will create the list that goes to Jay Peak. The deadline for letters of request is December 9th



DRAMA OPPORTUNITY

 

Students in grades 4-8 who are interested in drama, please fill out this form. Rehearsals will begin some time after December Break. Ms. Maher is hoping to hold auditions for specific roles before December break. 

 

Thank you.



WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA


What is Wreaths Across America?


It is a program where we honor deceased veterans by putting wreaths on their graves. Team USA is working with local Veterans groups to enhance the tradition throughout our community.  Students will be holding a ceremony on December 16th at Mt Calvary Cemetery in St. Albans, VT. This is a national event held each December.  For more information visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org


Please consider supporting these efforts. Order form. Completed forms can be delivered to Team USA.



Thank you,  Team USA



COVID GUIDANCE FROM THE NURSES Go to this Link for what to do.


MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES REGARDING OPERATION HAPPINESS Link to information about United Way's food and gifts for the holiday season 802-393-4442.


SUBSTITUTES NEEDED For more information click on this link